Distiller Notes
Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Sprits of 2022
Komos Anejo Cristalino Tequila is aged for a minimum of one year in French oak white wine barrels, then dripped through a charcoal column to refine and remove impurities, it’s then finished with the wine-making technique of tumbling the liquid to take on oxygen to create a rich mouthfeel. Crystal-clear and perfectly smooth, Tequila Komos Añejo Cristalino is a stunning example of what a cristalino tequila can be.
The iconic bottle is handmade vitrified porcelain and is meant to be up-cycled to live on long after you have finished enjoying what lies within.
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Tasting Panel
A stunning nose of sugared pineapple is surrounded by bright agave freshness and lime zest. The satin-coated liquid warms the palate. Lilac-scented lime and a wash of tangerine peel converge for a tart starkness. Mineral driven and dry, the spirit’s gravitas is also palpable in its seamless finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
This Tequila was aged in French oak white wine barrels, filtered for clarity, then aerated in clay amphorae. All this yields a liquid with a faint straw tinge and slightly floral aroma warmed with cooked agave. The silky palate is lightly sweet, with toasted coconut and almond leading into a gentle, mouthwatering finish accented with lemony acidity and pink peppercorn.
Because of their great complexity, Anejo Tequilas are most often used as a substitute for Brandy or Whiskey in cocktails like the Manhattan or Old Fashioned. Anejo Tequilas must be aged in oak barrels for between one and three years, while Extra Anejo refers to any Tequila aged longer than three years. The prolonged contact with the oak barrel allows the wood to make a much stronger impression on the Tequila by adding toffee, caramel and vanilla to the sweet, spicy agave flavor profile.